EXAM2 Flashcards
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4 General Types of Tissue
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous
Two or more different types of cells working together to perform a specific function.
Tissue
Study of Tissues
Histology
Type of tissue that is characterized by the shape of cells and the number of layers
Epithelial
Which type of tissue is characterized by presence of a nonliving matrix
Connective
The epidermis is made of what specific type of ET?
Stratified Squamous
The dermis is made of what specific type of CT?
Dense Irregular CT
Which tissue type would you find in glands?
Simple Cubodial
Tendons and Ligaments are what type of CT?
Dense Regular
Why would damage to to the cartilage take longer to heal?
Lack of blood flow
2 types of muscles that contain striations?
Cardiac and Skeletal
Which type of MT has intercalated discs?
Cardiac
What type of tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs?
Smooth
Name the 2 cells types found in NT?
Neuroglial cells and neurons
Which part of the neuron takes the impulse away from the cell body?
Axon
What is the only dry membrane in the body?
Cutaneous
Where would you find the pleura?
Around the lungs
Name the 2 layers of serous membranes
Parietal and visceral
Which serous membrane is the innermost layer?
Visceral
Where would you find synovial membranes?
In diarthrosis joints
Which layer of the epidermis is found only in the thickened skin regions?
Stratum Lucidum
2 fiber types that are found in CT?
Collagen and Elastic
What is the most common cell found in CT?
Fibroblasts
4 functions of the integumentary system
Protection, Synthesis of Vitamin D, Sensory Reception and Communication, Regulation of body temperature